New from Kia: the EV3 (Photo: © Kia)
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The Kia EV3 looks like an over-washed EV9. This "shrunken" version proves to be the perfect family electric car.
How big can it be to transport a family of five? For electric vehicles, it seemed to be just a question of money. Now the situation is changing and Kia is one of the forerunners of a affordable SUV for a family offer. The EV 3 is now rolling on the streets – and has already attracted renowned Awards such as the Golden Steering Wheel .
That this is justified becomes clear during the first test drive. Visually, the car is quickly described: It looks like the already familiar EV9, which was washed at too high a temperature and thus shrunk. In fact, the EV3 is only 4,30 meters long, 1,85 meters wide and has one Height of 1,56 meters Fits Wheelbase of 2,68 meters. It sounds small and compact, and it is – yet the occupants have plenty of space. This even applies to the rear seat, where tall people can enjoy ample head and knee room, as well as plenty of comfort. There's also room for 460 liters of luggage in the trunk, with the rear seat folded down it is maximum 1.251 liters.
Above all, the technical data should please all those who have so far rejected electrified models due to (unfounded) range anxiety. EV3 can travel up to 605 kilometers, provided it has the larger battery of the two versions with 58,3 kWh or 81,4 kWh under the sheet metal. The front-wheel drive electric car is powered by a 150 kW/204 hp electric motor, which with 283 Newton meters of torque ensures that the car reaches 100 km/h in 7,5 seconds and accelerates up to a maximum of 170 km/h.
This is done with great comfort. The car sits quietly on the road and excels even on bumpy roads with high driving comfort the end. the Steering is direct and precise, ideal for long tours, even on winding roads. Should the battery run low, it can be charged within half an hour with direct current the battery can be charged from ten to 80 percentThe small battery can do this with a maximum 101 kW, the large one has a maximum charging capacity of 128 kW.
The large battery has a range of 605 kilometers, with which small battery it is 436 kilometersThe system can predict how far the driver will travel with different driving styles. Fuel consumption depends – in addition to the driving style – on the Wheel Size The EV3 consumes 12V regardless of the battery size. 17-inch tires 14,9 kWh per 100 kilometersWherein 19-inch tires it is 16,2 kWh for the 81,4 kWh battery, the little one needs 15,8The on-paper figures hold up in practice, as the test drive demonstrated. Anyone who needs power while on the go can tap into the battery to run household appliances like a coffee maker or charge their e-bike.
The driver can choose between different driving modes, which Recuperation can also be flexibly adjustedThe settings are made via paddles on the steering wheel. With the help of the assistance systems, the driver can adjust everything so that the EV3 Automatically adjusts speed to trafficIt goes without saying that the model has all the latest assistance systems on board, as well as the most modern communication options such as AI enhanced voice control or Payment function with Kia Car Pay (correct: pay, not play). The EV3 is the first Kia model to offer this feature. However, voice control is not yet available, it is expected to come with an update in the course of 2025.
The price is fun: With the 58,3 kWh battery, the EV3 starts at a net price of 30.243,70 euros, with the 81,4 kWh battery it starts at a net price of 34.781,51 euros.
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